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Pep Guardiola's instant impact at Manchester City has impressed Bournemouth boss Howe

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is impressed by the impact that Pep Guardiola has had over Manchester City since joining in the summer.

City have won their opening four league games of the season, including beating local rivals Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford, and the Cherries travel to the Eithad Stadium to face the Premier League leaders this weekend.

Speaking about the appointment of Guardiola, Howe said: 'I think they're an outstanding team. Individually I think they've got outstanding players and they've got a manager who, in my opinion, is right at the very top.

Pep Guardiola has won all four of his Premier League games as Manchester City manager
Pep Guardiola has won all four of his Premier League games as Manchester City manager
Eddie Howe is impressed with how Guardiola has impressed his style on the City side
Eddie Howe is impressed with how Guardiola has impressed his style on the City side

'I think the biggest compliment I can give him is the impact he's had on that team so early - you can see when they play he's stamped his authority on that team.